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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Lisa Cox

Northern Territory clears way for fracking to begin in Beetaloo Basin

Empire Energy's Carpentaria-1 exploration well at its Beetaloo Basin gas site.
Empire Energy's Carpentaria-1 exploration well at its Beetaloo Basin gas site. Photograph: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

The Northern Territory government says it is satisfied the recommendations of an independent inquiry into fracking have been met, clearing the way for gas production and the expansion of wells across the Beetaloo basin.

The NT chief minister, Natasha Fyles, announced Wednesday morning her government was giving a green light for gas production in the region between Katherine and Tennant Creek, a move environment organisations and scientists have warned will have an unacceptable impact on the climate.

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